The most beautiful squares in Czech Republic
The most interesting squares in the Czech Republic
The center of each historic city was and is a square. In its surroundings you will always find the most sights of the city. Let's have a look at the most beautiful squares you will find in the Czech Republic
Old Town Square
The most beautiful square of the world
The Old Town Square is considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world. It is surrounded by exhibition houses from the renaissance, rococo and baroque times, and mainly several other important buildings such as the town hall with the famous astronomical clock, the Tyn Church and the St. Nicholas. In the center of the square is a massive monument of Master Jan Hus. continue reading
Square of Zachariáš of Hradec in Telč
Fairytale jewel in Telč
The square of Zachariáš of Hradec is one of the most impressive squares in the Czech Republic. You will find magnificent burgher houses and of course a large Marian Column continue reading
Přemysl Otakar II Square.
The most beautiful square in southern Bohemia
Přemysl Otakar II Square. is one of the largest squares in the Czech Republic and also one of the most beautiful. In its center stands the beautiful Samson's Fountain – simply the center of the city. There are also several other interesting buildings such as the town hall or the Včela Palace continue reading
Wallenstein Square in Jičín
The largest square in the Bohemian Paradise
The historic center of town Jicin is formed by large (150×90 meters) Wallenstein Square, which is surrounded on all sides by houses with arcades. The main landmark is 52 m high Valdice gate with the possibility to ascent to the viewing platform – the last of the three towers that once served as part of the towns fortification. Right next is a great Church of St. James and Baroque castle. In the center of the square is a pretty fountain with a statue of Amphitrite. The most beautiful walks are here in the late afternoon when is the square beautifully tinted by the sun. The biggest bustle and hustle is here on Saturday mornings, because there are regular markets. continue reading
Masaryk Square in Trebon
The most beautiful square in South Bohemia
Třeboň Castle is loosely linked to the beautiful Masaryk Square with houses with arcades. The largest landmark of the square is the building of the old town hall with a lookout tower and a Marian column continue reading
Smetana Square in Litomyšl
Elongated square with arcade
Smetana Square in Litomyšl has a distinctly elongated shape. Similarly as in nearby Svitavy, it was built around an old trade route. You will find dozens of beautiful burgher houses continue reading
Upper Square in Olomouc
Majestic center of Olomouc
The Upper Square in Olomouc has the world-famous Marian Column of the Holy Trinity, a magnificent town hall, fountains and a number of interesting burgher houses. Right next to it is also interesting Lower Square continue reading
Peace Square in Svitavy
The elongated square in the picturesque town
Peace Square in Svitavy is one of the longest squares with arcades in the Czech Republic. Rather than a classic square or rectangular square, it can be seen here that it was built around the historic city road continue reading
Pernstyn Square in Pardubice
Square in the shadow of a huge city hall
Pernštýnské Square in Pardubice is renowned for two interesting sights – a huge town hall and high Green Gate. There is also a traditional Marian Column and nice town houses. continue reading
Peace Square in Slavonice
Magic Square
Peace Square in Slavonice has an interesting shape of elongated triangle. You will find town houses with magnificent facades. The massive Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary rises right next to the square continue reading
Hus Square in Nové Město nad Metují
Square next to the castle
In Nové Město nad Metují you will find a beautiful rectangular square next to the chateau. The houses have arcades and beautiful gables. The only flaw in the beauty is that there is a lot of cars parked and there is a busy communication across continue reading
Zizkov Square in Tabor
The seat of the Kalisz
In the South Bohemian town of Tábor, built by the Hussites, you will also find a square in the center named after the most famous Kalisnik – Jan Žižek. Underground corridors dating from the 15th and 16th centuries have also been preserved on the square. They are located at a depth of 16 m, often forming up to three floors and according to some sources they reach a length of 14 km. They are entered through the old town hall. The entire center of Tábor is managed as a historical monument reserve. continue reading
Peace Square in Domazlice
Chodské center
The dominant feature of náměstí Míru in Domažlice is the sloping white town tower, which is adjacent to the Archdeacon's Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The squares on both sides line the arcades to the town houses, which play in all pastel colors. The lower part of the square is formed by the Lower Gate, which is probably the most famous Domažlice gate and dates from the 1960s. continue reading
Peace Square in Klatovy
In the West Bohemian monument zone
Náměstí Míru in Klatovy can be found in the very center of the city. The square is also part of the city's monument zone, which consists of the city center with its sloping square, around which stand historically valuable houses. Other valuable monuments include the medieval fortifications, the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and St. Ignatius, the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary or the Black and White Tower. All these historical monuments can be found on the square. continue reading
Hradcany Square
Square surrounded by palaces
Right opposite Prague Castle is the large Hradčany Square. Thanks to the fact that important aristocratic families wanted to have a Prague residence near the king, the whole is surrounded by important palaces, such as Schwarzenberg, Martinický and Salmovský. Then there is the magnificent Archbishop's Palace continue reading
TGMasaryk Square in Frýdlant
In the northern promontory
The center of Frýdlant, as the whole area is named after the local castle, is TGMasaryk Square. Its hallmark is, among other things, the distinctive town hall building, which was built in 1893–1896 and replaced the original town hall from 1532. The two-storey building with a tower bears elements of the North German Renaissance. The clock tower is 48 meters high. continue reading
Jiřího náměstí in Poděbrady
In the spa center
Jiřího náměstí is the main square of the town of Poděbrady. It is named after the Czech king George of Poděbrady. You will also find the Poděbrady chateau here. The square was founded in the 15th century. There are several cultural monuments – the Civic Savings Bank, the Old Town Hall, the Marian Column, the monument of George of Podebrady and, among other things, several confectioneries. The New Town Hall also stands here. continue reading
